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Traktion

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  1. My Falkens felt spot on from pretty much straight away - better than the worn Bridgestones I took off, for sure! Grip seems better in every condition too.
  2. It is a gorgeous looking car! If they can make it perform and be reasonably reliable too, they'd be on to a winner!
  3. Traktion

    SAT NAV

    You sure? It isn't on the option list anymore (was browsing the catalogue while waiting for my CD player serial to be taken ) and it was definitely present in the car. EDIT: Just checked the PDF and it says it is an option. Ok, I was wrong Hmm, still, I can't see how much they cost on it still! http://www.nissan.co.uk/NMGB/en_GB/ebrochure/Nissan_350Z.pdf
  4. Traktion

    SAT NAV

    Considering the new model has sat nav as standard, it seems a bit much to try to flog the old ones for so much. I think I'll either buy a cheaper off the shelf jobby, or buy a new model Zed at some point...
  5. I'm not planning on doing this upgrade any time soon, but I heard the shock absorbers on the standard car aren't the best and wondered what people have tried/recommend instead? I'm not looking for track spec, rock hard suspension or anything, I just wondered if there were more controlled and adjustable dampers out. Ideally, they would make a casual journey smoother and a sporting drive more controlled. Ideas/discussion?
  6. Welcome and enjoy the Zed! I had a Primera as a curtesy car a while back and forgot how much difference a FWD car feels. I pulled out onto the road, booted the throttle and was confronted with a combination or torque and understeer and started heading towards the opposite side of the road , instead of a nice straightening of the rear and decent acceleration! RWD is definitely much more fun!
  7. Mine seems to run fine on just about anything... it just feels more sprightly and the revs seem more steady, the higher octane the stuff is I'm putting in it. Tbh, I've not noticed the difference between Shell branded stuff and super market stuff (apart from the cost of course! )
  8. This thread has turned rather fruity! Let's face it though, the UK isn't very hot compared to other parts of Europe than the Z is sold in (which have the same tires). I think they'd have been better off fitting it with something a little more "all weather". P.S. The over here/there thing is very old skool now!
  9. I agree the Bridgestones aren't good in the wet (or the dry tbh!), but I've still had this with the Falkens (albeit, to a much lesser degree) in the wet. You just have to be aware that if you're giving it a lot of beans in the wet, on a bend (eg. when straightening out of a round about), that the rear end may step out a little as it has momentum. I tend to feed the power out gently and stay alert for any twitches if I try this. Tbh, 50% throttle is usually quick enough to get around most people anyway in this circumstance.
  10. Traktion

    crashed!

    Agreed, mine were wearing on the inside front (hadn't noticed until they were bald already!) and the alignment was way off at the front. I got everything sorted when I got the new tires put on!
  11. I went for Falkens... much better grip than the Bridgestones and cheaper to boot. Not sure how long they'll last, but heard good reports.
  12. Always fill up with Tesco 99 when I can; it feels better than anything else I've tried. After doing close to 2000 miles of 95 (partly due to being in Ireland for hols and partly as "super" was ruddy pricey!), the car was idling a bit unevenly on 95. Since giving it a tank of 99, it is ticking over nicely and defo more power throughout the range. Oh, it also dropped from roughtly £1.02 to about 93p recently, which made me decide I could afford it again!
  13. Traktion

    Targa Top Z...

    When I read this thread it felt like deja-vous!!! it's still cool though
  14. I bought some Falkens about 11 days and then did 1700 miles from Southampton, around Ireland and then back again. - There is noticably less tire raw (especially on motorways) - Much more grip - I've only seen the traction control flicker once during the whole journey when I booted it high revs in 1st (someone tried to race me haha!). It used to flash all the while, especially when you booted it on a slow corner. There is still more roar than if you had skinny tires on, but it's much better than with the bridgestones!
  15. And there was me thinking wipers were *just* wipers!
  16. Halfords sold me 20" and 21" for the front Thanks for the info
  17. I know this is a stupid question, but... What wiper blades does the 350z use? I looked in the manual and couldn't see a mention of it. I just went to Halfords and they didn't have them in their book. I asked at the counter and then he went off to get them, only for me to realise they were the wrong ones (too big!) when I got home. Is it something to do with the R2 and R3 on the blades?! Forgive me for being dense, but I usually just nip down Halfords, find it in the book and add them to the car.
  18. prescience, you have that pic on again... So distracting, in a nice way!
  19. Traktion

    Tyres

    Thanks Rob. I tried calling them, but no answer... will try tomorrow. EDIT: Got a reply... good prices too! Shame I've already had to order them online cos of the time constraints. £30 to fit all 4 sounds pretty good though. I think they were £101 for the fronts, £105 for the rears, including fitting and balancing though in case anyone wants to know! I had a quote from Auto Trade Tyres, but I've no idea what they're like. I can't help but think this sort of thing feels a bit like a lottery! Looks like I'm hoping the courier will be here Wednesday AM, so I can get them fitted PM and then head to Ireland for a road trip Thursday... hope they don't arrive late!
  20. Traktion

    Tyres

    The gf has offered to help put a couple in her car if need be, so that's that problem licked! Now I just need to find a good fitter in Southampton to get them on the car without destroying my alloys! Any recommendations anyone?
  21. Traktion

    Tyres

    Does that include fitting? I've just had the car serviced today and I didn't realise they were so low (looked fine, but fronts are bad on the inside particularly). The problem is, I'm going to Ireland on Thursday and need them fitted ideally before then! Forgive me if this sounds a stupid question, but will I have space in the 350z to carry the tires to be fitted somewhere if not?
  22. Traktion

    Tyres

    I just had my car serviced and they said 3 tires were below legal limit! Oops! I've just been to black circles and this is what I think I need. Could someone confirm these are correct please. I dunno what the 'extra load' thing is, but I'm assuming that's good right? Falken GRB FK 452 (Extra Load) 245/45 R18 Y £135.92 £271.84 Falken GRB FK 452 225/45 R18 Y £116.33 £232.66
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